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YX51 FGU

2001 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

114,290 mi
Last recorded114,290 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 FGU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 114,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 105,539 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 96,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 89,252 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket welds broken, but exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 83,470 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING

Pass 22 Jan 2020 79,499 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 77,654 miles

Offside Front tyre side wall in poor condition

Offside Rear tyre perished

both lower arm,rear bushes starting to pull out

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Jan 2018 74,132 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 65,639 miles

Nearside Front lower arm,rear bush starting to pull out

Offside Front rack has slight play

front anti roll bar bushes,worn with slight play

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 5 May 2016 59,320 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 51,113 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 47,656 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 47,652 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 41,993 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,962 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 39,664 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 38,064 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 38,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 35,996 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 34,020 miles

Light cracking on side wall of nearside and offside front tyre. All so on nearside rear tyre.

Fail 8 Apr 2008 34,020 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Light cracking on side wall of nearside and offside front tyre. All so on nearside rear tyre.

Pass 12 Apr 2007 32,003 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 30,508 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?

Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,317
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,080
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,623
Stop lamp not working 4,843
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,712
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 4,672
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YX51 FGU is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2001 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 65,584 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX51 FGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YX51 FGU registered?

YX51 FGU is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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